MSRP:

$1599

Overall Rating: 5.85

The only drawback of the CE 8.0LC is its very large size. Smooth had to do this in order to build it as durable as they have. If you want to buy a machine and almost never have to ever do anything to do this then the CE 8.0LC. Most other ellipticals need to have wheels replaced and ramps lubricated but the 8.0LC doesn't even need that.

General Information

Smooth Fitness sells quality ellipticals and treadmills through their websites, dealers, and affiliates and some mass-market websites, like Sears.com and Amazon.com. They have blanketed the web. With so many people promoting them, it's hard to turn around on the web without bumping into them. Just remember that the majority of the people promoting them are affiliate sites. Their website now has a big 'sale ends' countdown clock that reeks of gimmickry and is an unwelcome addiction. The clock consistently refreshes, and the price never changes.

Quality / Philosophy

Smooth has focused on making their treadmills feature-heavy. From the large, stable frames to their patented impact absorption feature, it is hard to get on a Smooth treadmill and not be impressed. With an improved lineup this year, it bodes well for another strong year by Smooth.

Outlook

Smooth has quickly grown into one of the largest specialty distributors in the US. There is something to be said for being one of the first to the market, and their push into the Internet early on paid off.